DPS Increases Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend

DPS Increases Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend

05/20/2014 11:31 AM

Last year during the Memorial Day weekend, DPS troopers arrested 460 drunk drivers and issued 5,036 speeding citations, more than 800 seat belt and child safety restraint tickets, and cited 698 drivers for driving without insurance.

AUSTIN -- DPS is increasing trooper patrols this Memorial Day weekend. Starting Friday, troopers will be looking for drunk drivers, and speeding, seat belt and other traffic violators statewide.

“Memorial Day is a time of remembrance for those who have selflessly served our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “As Texans mark the holiday, DPS urges drivers to obey all traffic laws and act responsibly by not drinking and driving. Trooper patrols will be targeting unsafe drivers who violate the law and jeopardize the safety of travelers on our roadways.”